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October 19, 2018

Broncos return 2 interceptions for TDs, beat Cardinals 45-10

Von Miller vowed his Denver Broncos would kick the Arizona Cardinals' behind, except he didn't say behind. Consider it a ...

October 19, 2018

Flexed: NFL's nice move had Bengals-Chiefs in prime time

It's been a while since the NFL flexed a game to Sunday night. The Bengals vs. Chiefs is a worthy choice. No games were moved ...

October 18, 2018

Astros move Correa into cleanup spot for ALCS Game 5

Carlos Correa has been moved from seventh to fourth in the Houston Astros' batting order for Game 5 of the AL Championship ...

October 18, 2018

Fan interferes on possible Altuve HR in Astros 8-6 ALCS loss

Jose Altuve was sure he'd hit a tying home run for the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. He thought it ...

October 17, 2018

Yanks SS Gregorius has Tommy John surgery, return uncertain

Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has undergone Tommy John surgery on his right elbow that is expected to keep him out of ...

October 17, 2018

AP sources: NFL looking into Tannehill injury

Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase described quarterback Ryan Tannehill's worsening injury last week as unusual, and now it has ...

October 17, 2018

Curry, Durant lead Warriors past Thunder in festive opener

Stephen Curry is coming off an injury-plagued season and a summer he thought might be among his best yet. On a festive night ...

October 17, 2018

Celtics beat 76ers 105-87 as Hayward, Irving make returns

The Celtics will need time to figure out how to get the most out of their loaded roster this season. It didn't stop them from ...

October 17, 2018

Bradley's slam helps Red Sox beat Astros 8-2 in ALCS

Jackie Bradley Jr. didn't let his demeanor change this season, even as fans begged Boston to trade him during a miserable ...

October 17, 2018

Sale back with Red Sox, tells Cora he's 'good enough' to go

Chris Sale is back with the Boston Red Sox and says he feels well enough to pitch. Whether he'll start Game 5 of the AL ...

October 17, 2018

NFL wants players to play with a free mind

The NFL doesn't want players worrying about getting flagged or fined. "You gotta play," NFL football operations chief Troy ...

October 16, 2018

Injured Bosa leaves Ohio State to prep for pro career

Injured defensive end Nick Bosa has decided to leave school to focus on getting ready for the NFL draft in the spring, Ohio ...

October 16, 2018

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is going on injured reserve, another major setback for a team that already has ...

October 16, 2018

Altuve is Astros DH vs. Red Sox in ALCS Game 3

Six-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve is a designated hitter for the Houston Astros in the playoffs for the first time

October 16, 2018

As NBA season opens, is it Warriors-Celtics when it ends?

Opening night last year delivered a good forecast of how the NBA season would turn out. Cleveland edged Boston in the opening ...

October 16, 2018

LEADING OFF: Bregman stirs up ALCS, Grandal sits for Dodgers

A look at what's happening around the majors today: NO BOTHER Red Sox manager Alex Cora is brushing off the notion that ...

October 16, 2018

Mason Crosby's emotional week ends on high note for Packers

Mason Crosby smiled as he left the field. It was quite the week for the Green Bay Packers' veteran kicker. Crosby hit four ...

October 16, 2018

McVay demands more from himself even as Rams remain unbeaten

The Los Angeles Rams are the last undefeated team in the NFL. That doesn't mean there are no issues to address. For coach ...

October 16, 2018

Bregman trolls Eovaldi, Hinch says "back it up" in ALCS

Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros are brimming with confidence, even after a Game 2 AL Championship Series defeat to the ...